2003 Mazda Washu vs. 2001 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2003 Mazda Washu is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Washu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Washu (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Washu should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 369 kg more than 2003 Mazda Washu.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Mazda Washu (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Washu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Washu | 2001 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Washu | Villager |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2860 mm |
